09/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons
Clerodendrum polycephalum Baker has been traditionally used to treat sickle cell disease. In a study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, the efficacy of C. polycephalum in managing pain due to sickle cell disease has been verified.
The researchers concluded that the findings of the study verified the beneficial effect of C. polycephalum leaf extract in reducing pain caused by sickle cell disease.
Read the full text of the study at this link[PDF].
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Journal Reference:
Cyril-Olutayo MC, Adewoyin FA, Ogunyemi AO. EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF CLERODENDRUM POLYCEPHALUM BAKER LEAF EXTRACTS ON SICKLE RED BLOOD CELLS. European Journal of Medicinal Plants. 7 June 2018. 24(1): 1-10. DOI: 10.9734/EJMP/2018/41202
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